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Founded by Aiguebelle in 1852. It was raised to the status of priory in 1855, and to abbey in 1861.

History

1862: Assuming the care of the Cistercian nuns of Blagnac (France).

1874, 19 August: Consecration of the church.

1881: (around 1881) Assumption of the care of the Cistercian nuns of Espira de l’Agly in the diocese of Perpignan (France). The community was expelled from France in 1904 and took refuge in Spain at Herrera, where it came under the paternity of San Isidro. This is today’s community of Echourgnac in the diocese of Perigueux (France).

1882: Assumption of the care of the monks of Divielle, a foundation of Melleray, expelled to Spain. At this time they were located at N. D. de Hort, then moved to Bellpuig, then to Val St. Jose and finally to La Oliva where they came under the paternity of San Isidro.

1901: (around 1901) foundation of a refuge in Spain, which became the abbey of Viaceli in the diocese of Santander.

1954, 8 January: Fire breaks out in the novitiate; there is limited damage.